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Designation: Finance Operations (International Business) Business Unit: Working Professional Location: Mumbai (Andheri-Marol) Salary: 6-8 LPAAbout the Role The Senior Associate – Finance Operations will support and execute end-to-end finance operations for upGrad International, covering provisioning, PO management, invoicing, payouts, MIS reporting, cost analysis, and P&L tracking. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, with increasing ownership over accuracy, timeliness, reporting discipline, and process improvements, enabling business teams and leadership to make data-backed financial decisions across international markets.Key Responsibilities 1. Finance Operations & Execution Execute SME provisioning, PO creation, invoicing, payouts, and ledger maintenance for international programs and partners. Ensure accurate booking of costs and revenues in line with accounting policies and internal controls. Support monthly closures and assist in reconciliation of program-level financials. 2. MIS Reporting & Tracking Prepare and maintain weekly and monthly MIS reports covering costs, revenues, margins, and variances. Own and maintain finance trackers (vendors, payouts, accruals, invoicing status) with high data integrity. Reduce manual effort through structured templates and automation where possible. 3. Payments & Coordination Coordinate with central Finance and external stakeholders to ensure timely domestic and international payments. Ensure completeness and accuracy of documentation for cross-border payments and compliance requirements. Track payment timelines and proactively flag delays or documentation gaps. 4. Budgeting, AOP & P&L Support Support AOP and budgeting exercises through data compilation, validation, and analysis. Track P&L performance against Budget/AOP at program and market levels. Prepare budget vs actual variance analysis with clear commentary and root-cause identification. 5. Cost Analysis & Process Improvement Assist in building and maintainingcost modelsfor programs and markets. Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and leakage in finance processes; recommend improvements. Support audits and ensure adherence to internal finance SOPs and compliance standards.Key Skills & Competencies Strong fundamentals in finance operations, MIS reporting, and variance analysis Working knowledge of international payments and forex documentation Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills; ERP exposure preferred High attention to detail, ownership mindset, and strong follow-through Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and tight timelinesExperience & Qualifications 3–6 years of experience in finance operations, business finance, or controllership CA (Inter) / MBA (Finance) / equivalent qualification preferred Exposure to international businesses, EdTech, or services-led organizations is a plus6–12 Month Success KPIs First 6 Months 100% on-time processing of SME provisioning, invoicing, and payouts for assigned programs Payment TAT improvement of 15–20% for international and domestic payouts Complete ownership of program-level finance trackers with zero dependency on ad-hoc follow-ups Successful support of at least one budgeting / AOP cycle with accurate data and variance commentary By 12 Months Independently manage end-to-end finance operations for a defined international portfolio Deliver monthly P&L packs within agreed timelines with clear variance insights Achieve 25–30% reduction in manual reporting effort through templates, automation, or process redesign Zero audit observations attributable to finance operations or documentation gaps Be recognized as a go-to finance partner for program and operations teamsWhy Join upGrad International High-ownership role in a global, fast-scaling education business Exposure to international finance operations and cross-border complexity Clear growth path toward Manager / Business Finance roles